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Infantry Weapons

Pakistan Army Deploys Chinese HQ-16A SAM System in Kashmir

July 18, 2021 GDC 0

In 2016, the Pakistan Army disclosed that it had procured six HQ-16A surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems from China for $373 million U.S. in fiscal year 2014-2015. This acquisition appears to be a follow-on from the […]

Naval Platforms

China launches first Type 054A/P frigate for Pakistan Navy

August 23, 2020 GDC 0

China’s Hudong Zhonghua launched the first Type 054 A/P Frigate for Pakistan Navy today. This is the first of four vessels on order by Pakistan. Pakistan signed a first contract for the delivery two Type […]

Infantry Weapons

The HQ-16 (LY-80) Surface-to-Air Missile System

January 22, 2018 LM Publications 0

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  • Raytheon Tests Air-launched Coyote Drones

    September 5, 2021 0
    Raytheon has flight tested the air-launched effect variant of its Coyote drone for the first time. Raytheon Launches Stinger Missiles From Javelin LauncherDateJune 16, 2021Raytheon demonstrates counter-UAS solutions effective against dronesDateApril 3, 2024MQ-9B SeaGuardian Demonstrates [...]
  • Hanwha Defense Awarded $7 Billion Contract To Build Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles for Australian Army

    June 11, 2024 0
    Hanwha Defense Australia announced on Friday that the Australian Government has signed contracts with the company to deliver and support locally built Redback infantry fighting vehicles for the Australian Army. The agreement entails the delivery [...]
  • India’s HAL Tejas Light Fighter Jet Plagued With Safety Issues, Quality Issues, Delays and Cost Overrun

    August 29, 2024 0
    The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas has made headlines in India yet again. It is not a cause for joy, though. This time, the Tejas Mk-1A is in the news because officials from the public [...]
  • Ukraine Says It Shot Down Seven Su-30 aircraft and killed 50 special operators

    February 25, 2022 0
    Ukraine’s Defense Ministry on Friday announced that 50 Russian special forces operators were killed and seven Su-30 planes were shot down.  Russia lost 342 fighter bombers and 325 various helicopters since the beginning of warDateFebruary [...]
  • Prime Narendra Modi Wants Sheikh Hasina To Leave India In 48 Hours As UK, USA and Finland Reject Her Asylum Bids

    August 7, 2024 0
    Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina may leave India in the next 48 hours, sources told India Today on Tuesday. All the arrangements are being made for Hasina’s safe exit. Hasina, who arrived in India [...]
  • Russian media shows extensive damage to T-90 tanks and fake unexploded creative armors due to corruption

    March 10, 2024 0
    Russian state media recently showcased footage of a damaged T-90M tank following attacks by Ukrainian first-person view (FPV) drones. The video footage revealed the extent of the damage inflicted on the tank, which experienced a [...]
Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

Europe

Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta.

June 22, 2026 0

Germany and Ukraine signed agreements that include €750 million ($870 million) for 200 Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems on Zetros chassis, and those systems now have a confirmed name and barrel specification: defense analyst Jeff, reporting […]

Europe

MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio.

June 21, 2026 0

MBDA will present a broad portfolio of sovereign defence solutions at Eurosatory 2026 as Europe and its allies accelerate rearmament. The company said the portfolio is intended to address armed forces’ needs in an increasingly […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS.

June 20, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced the HIMARS FLEX on June 16, a modular evolution of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System that introduces a dual-pod launcher configuration capable of carrying double the munitions of the standard […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns.

June 18, 2026 0

The Indian Army has selected Meprolight’s MEPRO X6 telescopic sight as the dedicated daytime optic for its Negev light machine guns (LMG), concluding a multi‑year evaluation process aimed at boosting long‑range engagement capability across frontline […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    BAE Systems Awarded £2.4 Billion Contract To Manufacture Munitions For British Military

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    BAE Systems To Develop Hypersonic Weapons Capability In Australia

  • Air Platform

    Denmark will invest $13.7 billion in F-35 jets, patrol boats and armored vehicles.

  • South Asia

    France’s Naval Group is the front runner as India shortlists potential bidders of project 75I submarine

  • Defense Industry

    Western Supply Chain Needs To Ramp Up Production To Replenish Domestic Stocks And Supports Ukraine War

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s S-400 Triumf air defense system in Crimea

  • Air Platform

    Brazil Orders Additional 36 Gripen Fighters

  • Cyber

    Chinese state-sponsored group carried out widespread cyber espionage campaign in Israel – report

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s UN Envoy Courageously Appealed International Community To Stop The Military Coup

  • Europe

    Poland signs a deal to buy Lockheed Martin F-35 at an estimated cost of $4.6 billion

  • Middle East

    U.S.-Iran Talks Collapse as the U.S. Navy Clears Strait of Hormuz Mines.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Modified Neptune Cruise Missiles Can Hit Target At 400km Range

  • Defense Industry

    Lockheed Wins Major F-35A Sustainment Contract From Australia

  • Europe

    Ukraine and Turkey to Deepen Defense Cooperation

  • Infantry Weapons

    India Receives First Batch Of S-400 Triumf

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Qatar Becomes The First Export Customer of FS-LIDS Anti-drone System

  • South Asia

    Pakistan to replace P-3 Orion patrol aircraft with Brazilian Embraer Lineage jetliner

  • Defense Industry

    Myanmar Expands Military Cooperation With Russia, Commander-in-Chief Says

  • South Asia

    Former Bangladesh’s dictator Sheikh Hasina’s schizophrenia and paranoia about America started in 1975 when the Indian RAW brainwashed her in exile.

  • Europe

    Turkish new jet-powered stealth combat drone Anka-3 takes off to perform its maiden flight

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Spain cleared to buy three batteries of Patriot missile defense system after it donates Patriot missile to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian United Ship Building Corporation plans to build two Ivan Gren-class amphibious assault ships

  • South Asia

    Indian RAW sabotages Bangladesh’s readymade garments markets by setting a blaze at the cargo terminal.

  • Europe

    Russia Loses 32 APVs, Nearly 1,300 Soldiers in a Day

  • C4iSR

    South Korea plans to procure additional Peace Eagle AEW&C aircrafts

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Building Up Maritime Capability to Counter China

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye Signs Historic Agreement with Spain to Export Hurjet Trainer Aircraft.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Major Humiliation For Putin, Ukraine’s ATACMS Strikes Destroyed Russia’s Newest S-500 Prometey Surface-to-air Missile

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force recommends purchasing additional Gripen E jets from Sweden

  • Industry

    ASC And CSIRO To Pioneer Additive Manufacturing Using Supersonic Cold Spray

  • C4iSR

    Saab delivers two signals intelligence (SIGINT) ships to Polish Navy

  • Europe

    Hungarian Army Receives First Locally Built KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • Middle East

    US warns Iran to stay 100 metres away from its warships or interpreted as threat: President Trump

  • Defense Industry

    Turkiye’s military expenditure reached $30 billion, making it the 18th-largest spender in the world.

  • Air Platform

    Ireland acquires four Airbus H145M multi-role helicopters

  • Europe

    Russian troops swept away by flood while fleeing Kherson

  • Europe

    Terrified Russians Watch As Ukrainian Drone Swarms Hit Kerch Bridge

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Policemen Seek Refuge In India As Tatmadaw Crackdowns Protesters

  • Europe

    Kosovo received Turkish Skydagger kamikaze drones.

  • Ballistic Missile

    Ukraine successfully hit Russia with demestically developed ballistic missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese Self Defense Forces hypersonic missile spotted on public road

  • Europe

    German arms exports surged to $8.9 billions

  • Naval Platforms

    The Philippines to acquire eight Shaldag fast patrol boats from Israel

  • Europe

    Peoples Liberation Army’s Subsidiary Owns London-based Data Center Hosting British Military’s Information.

  • Industry

    Lockheed Martin’s Marillyn Hewson to step down as CEO

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    H&B Awarded Contract Support AUKUS Submarine’s Supply Chain

  • Europe

    Rolls-Royce To Supply Automated Platform Management System For F126 Frigates

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Puts T-7A Red Hawk into Vigorous Testing

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany purchases Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 short-range air defense system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S., Australia and Japan complete exercise Southern Jackaroo

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